Victorian mahogany wardrobe - antique

Excellent and very elegant Victorian wardrobe with three doors in mahogany color, featuring a molded cornice above a shaped mahogany frieze and mirrored central doors surrounding space for hanging and drawers, flanked by arched, panel doors of the wardrobe. This Victorian wardrobe retains its original finish, which has been restored. All in perfect condition, ready to be placed in a home. Divided into 5 sections: 3 boxes, base + cornice. Circa 1870

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Empire-style furniture and accessories date from the late 18th to early 19th century. Everything was influenced by Napoleon’s reign, which imposed a strong resemblance and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.

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